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Brand: Arbor Scientific

Located in: Light & Color, Color

These beads are sensitive to UV light and change from white to a bright array of colors when they are exposed to sunlight or UV rays.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 21 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Educator(3), Parent(6), Teacher(3)

Pros:

Easy to use(17), Effective demonstration(15), Fun(16), Interactive(11), Promotes learning(13)

Best Uses:

Home(9), School(22), Teachers(5)

Just what I needed

By Elaine

from Lenoir City, TN on 1/31/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Gift, Home, School

Describe Yourself:

Parent, Teacher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

thanks for being less expensive than any other website. [...]

Easy and Fun.

By Professor

from West Seneca, NY on 1/15/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Describe Yourself:

Parent, Teacher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Strung the beads and place them around the fluorescent minerals in the display case.

Delighted with this product

By Energy Healer & Teacher

from Western North Carolina on 11/10/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School

Describe Yourself:

Student, Teacher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

I used this with a group of adults to discuss energy, particularly the energy of the sun; It was probably more effective than if I had used it with children.

UV Beads in classroom

By ajtheteacher

from Port st lucie, fl on 10/26/2008

Describe Yourself:

Educator, Thrifty

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

School

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

The beads are great to use to make bracelets then have students go outside and let the ooohs and awwweeees begin. Then have students determine which sunscreen protects the best from UV light.

UV Beads 200/pack by Arbor Scientific

By CAK

from Canton, MI on 6/13/2008

Describe Yourself:

Collector, Education Oriented, Educator, Parent, Thrifty

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Teachers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Its only [$] for a 200 pack

Absolutely delighted!

By Auntie Sue

from Detroit, Michigan on 6/3/2008

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Home, School

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Wonderful way to teach about UV light. We were all surprised!

UV Beads for science project

By KJ

from Allentown, PA on 12/12/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School, Students

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

My daughter is using this in a sunscreen experiment. She has not completed it yet, but we think it will work. We were able to melt the beads flat to make for better handling and application of sunscreen.

Great Product - Great Buy

By Tina the Turkey

from Rockton, IL on 11/26/2007

Describe Yourself:

Educator

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School, Students

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

I used the product in a UV Lab that I got through your Arbor Newsletter. Students loved the lab and understood which sources contain UV rays.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

UV beads are fun

By Tasha

from Santa Rosa on 9/17/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Teachers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

We made bracelets and weaved baskets at camp with our UV beads and they were fun, unique and educational.

kids love them

By play in the sun

from slc, utah on 9/17/2007

Describe Yourself:

Parent

Pros:

Easy To Use, Fun, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Home

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

they work well but a lot of them were defective and I was not able to use them

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

UV Beads

By Joni

from Orlando, Fl on 6/22/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Fun

Cons:

Inaccurate, Turn colors too fast.....

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

I think they turn colors far too fast. Just walk out the door with them and zap their colors.
I don't see any degree of color change. White or very, very bright.....
They are fun but I doubt their accuracy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awsome bright colors when in the sun

By lisarua

from Pittsburgh, PA on 6/18/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun

Best Uses:

At the pool

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

made anklets with them the kids love them boys & girls

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

UV Beads

By Ju

from San Jose, CA on 6/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Teachers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

We experimented with sunglasses, sunscreen, windows, and screen doors to see which one had the best UV protection. Kids love the beads and want me to order some for them!

They were great for our project.

By Bubbles

from Grapevine, TX. on 6/7/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Teachers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

We made bracelets combinig the UV beads and regular beads. The surprise and smile on the kid's faces when they saw them change color was priceless!

50/50

By Esh

from North Hills, CA on 5/25/2007

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Hi,

The 200 beads variety turned out to have a huge differance in the qty from each color.

Unless I get an equal # for each color guarantee, I am not likely to purchase those again.

ArborScientific Response: The beads come assorted, and unfortunately we cannot control the color mix.

The kids just love these beads!

By Denise, classroom Mom

from Canterbury, NH on 5/19/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

UV bracelets

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

We used these beads to make bracelets for our school trip to the Ocean. The day we made the bracelets it was cloudy, so when we go to the ocean they will really see the benefit. It was a great way to help the kids understand about the importance of sunscreen and the effects of UV rays to the skin. Thanks so much!

What a Rainbow!

By Safe in the Sun

from Marietta, Georgia on 5/1/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

UV Radiation Check

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

As an entire group when asked how they liked the UV beads my gifted second grade students responded, "COOL!" The brightly colored beads made it very helpful to teach my students about UV Radiation and its harmful effects. One student told me, "We don't need to check the weather channel anymore to see if we need sunscreen we can just put on our UV bracelet or necklace."

The UV sensitive Beads are excellent

By Court from Panama, Republic of Panama on 2/16/2007

Pros:

Promotes awareness of UV

Best Uses:

Home, School, Students, Sun bathers, Teachers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

UV rays cause sunburn and skin cancer. They are odorless, tasteless, and invisible. The beads provide an easy way to demonstrate to patients that UV rays are with them all the time, and provide emphasis about sun protection.

An easy way to see exposure to UV light

By Linda from La Palma CA on 12/18/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Cons:

Fades over time, Some colors hard to see

Best Uses:

Home, Students

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

It's a great way to show kids why they should use sunscreen even on cloudy days.

Inexpensive yet effective teaching tool!

By Duct Tape Queen from Flint, Michigan on 10/25/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Inexpensive, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Students are amazed at the effect of light and sunlight on the beads. We can't wait to try out sunscreens on them!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

My students LOVE these!

By Science teacher

from Chamblee, GA on 10/9/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Effective Demonstration, Fun, Interactive, Promotes Learning

Best Uses:

School, Students

Comments about Arbor Scientific UV Beads 200/pack:

Students applied these beads to specific, real life problems. They discovered the amount of UV radiation in the shade, how much penetrated sunglasses, hats, and different SPF sunblock. They had so much fun, they want to use them for their science fair projects :)

Customer Reviews about the UV Beads 200/pack at ArborScientific